The Herschlag Family Fund
The Herschlag Family Fund is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing lists 15 charitable grants totaling $23,821, primarily to organizations in New York.
The Herschlag Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Herschlag Family Fund gave $24K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,821
- -74.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,588
- -71.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $700,925
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Herschlag Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1571-52Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (212) 921-1660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Herschlag Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Herschlag Family Fund gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 294% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2025) to $172K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $23,821 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,925 | $121,182 | $28,002 | $23,821 | 15 | — | $18,432 | — |
| 2024 | $606,740 | $121,662 | $98,605 | $93,679 | 17 | $93,679 | $21,662 | $31,835 |
| 2023 | $586,322 | $263,690 | $164,552 | $138,440 | 16 | $158,808 | $13,690 | $25,528 |
| 2022 | $481,494 | $332,399 | $171,684 | $171,680 | 25 | $171,680 | $1,399 | $19,078 |
| 2021 | $320,779 | $176,534 | $79,552 | $79,532 | 19 | — | $302 | $12,966 |
| 2020 | $223,797 | $51,953 | $128,510 | $136,332 | 32 | — | $1,953 | $13,889 |
| 2019 | $300,354 | $52,891 | $44,841 | $43,965 | 18 | — | $2,892 | $15,317 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The funder’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants list “charitable” as the purpose for the grants shown. One recipient, Friends of Mosdot Goor, describes its own mission as supporting Jewish Orthodox educational institutions and assisting organizations that aid people in need, among other activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund made 15 grants totaling $23,821. Grants ranged from $180 to $7,200, with a median grant of $500. Among the largest were $7,200 to an individual recipient, $4,500 to an individual recipient, $4,321 to an individual recipient, and $2,000 to Cong Tzidkas Ruchel Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Isaac Herschlag as trustee.
The Herschlag Family Fund is led by Isaac Herschlag, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Isaac Herschlag
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Herschlag Family Fund
How much does The Herschlag Family Fund give each year?
The Herschlag Family Fund gave $24K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $94K across 17 grants.
What is The Herschlag Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Herschlag Family Fund's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,588, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Herschlag Family Fund give grants?
The Herschlag Family Fund gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Herschlag Family Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Herschlag Family Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
How large is The Herschlag Family Fund?
The Herschlag Family Fund reported $701K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $121K.
What does The Herschlag Family Fund fund?
The funder’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants list “charitable” as the purpose for the grants shown. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Herschlag Family Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Herschlag Family Fund's EIN?
The Herschlag Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4370628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Herschlag Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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